if you were in middle school you were 9 or 10 when he was elected. they very much felt empowered by it. it wasn't passe, just a part of life. it was a big deal for them in terms of who they felt they represented in their lives. it made them proud to be an american, many of them said. >> has obama made an impact on this this city? he doesn't get out in the community, it's alleged. he has been outed in the community. >> when you look at the last administration who never went in the community. >> the obama who made the most impact is michelle. you have seen her doing a lot more work at schools between her gardens that she has at the whitehouse, you know, that has local school kids. she has been to places like anacostia high school. i can't remember the name of the movie but the child obesity movement has put her in direct contact with a lot more of this community, i think, than anything the president has done, which is fine. there is nothing wrong with that. he showed up at the chili bowl once, i believe with the former may. that was the end of that. at